Personal Boundaries: The Secret to Healthier Relationships and a Happier You
Setting personal boundaries is key to maintaining your mental health and happiness. Find out how to create and enforce boundaries that keep you feeling safe and respected. Personal boundaries are the rules or limits we set to protect our feelings, space, and time. They help others know how to treat us and show what is okay and what is not okay. Boundaries can be about how close people stand, what words they use, or how much time we spend with them. Why Boundaries Matter in Relationships Boundaries matter in relationships because they help people feel safe, respected, and understood. When we set clear limits, we show others how we want to be treated, and that builds trust. Without boundaries, it’s easy to feel used, overwhelmed, or invisible. They help us protect our time, energy, and emotions, and they keep the balance between giving and receiving. Good boundaries allow each person in a relationship to stay true to themselves while still caring for the other. The...